Rulers and Books

New and Revised! This updated ruler and book combo includes the template sheet and all of the instructions from the original Skinny Robin 45˚ Mariner’s Compass Book, the Skinny Robin Companion Booklet, and the Skinny Robin portion of the OctaCompasses pattern for ‘no circle’ finishing. Now all of the information for any 16-point Skinny Robin compass block or variation is all in one place! Three quilt patterns included!

New and revised! This updated ruler and book combo includes the template sheet and all of the instructions from the original Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner’s Compass Book, the Fat Robin Companion Booklet, and the Fat Robin portion of the OctaCompasses pattern for ‘no circle’ finishing. Now all of the information for any 16-point Fat Robin compass block or variation is all in one place! Three quilt patterns included!

Works with the Skinny Robin 16-Ppoint and/or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ and/or Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Books/Rulers and/or the former Skinny Robin and/or Fat Robin Companion Booklets) to create 32-Point Mariner's Compass Blocks. Included is a 28-page Instruction Book, 32-Point Ruler, Angle Transparency (affix this to your own straight edge ruler to have the angles necessary to make these 32-point compass blocks), and a 17"x22" pattern sheet with the center templates needed for the Skinny and Fat 32-point Sunflower blocks (all other center templates are contained on the pattern sheets included with the Skinny Robin 16-Point and Fat Robin 16-Point Book and Ruler Combos (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ and Fat Robin 60˚ Books/Rulers).

6"x14" straight edge ruler with all of the angles needed for every Robin Ruth Design quilt block present and in the future. Angles are in the middle of the ruler to make compass construction much easier. These angles are commonly used in lots of different quilts blocks, so having them all in one place makes this a great tool.

This Skinny Robin A la Carte Book is meant to replace the former Skinny Robin 45˚ Book and the Skinny Robin Companion Booklet. You will use your ruler and template sheet that came with your original book.

Skinny Patterns

Choose from a variety of border and block elements to create your own unique medallion quilt. Finished size is approximately 77.5" x 77.5". Must have purchased the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

Choose from a variety of border and block elements to create your own unique medallion quilt. Finished size is approximately 77.5" x 77.5". Must have purchased the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

Mariner’s Compass and Storm at Sea blocks combine beautifully to create this great nautical quilt! And don’t miss the fun sailboat blocks which are partly pieced out of quarter Compass units. Also featuring American Made Brand AMB Solids from Clothworks.

Mariner’s Compass and Storm at Sea blocks combine beautifully to create this great nautical quilt! And don’t miss the fun sailboat blocks which are partly pieced out of quarter Compass units. Also featuring American Made Brand AMB Solids from Clothworks.

This 60”x61” quilt features a 40” pocket watch with gears made using Skinny Robin Sunflower blocks, and features the “Dapper” fabric collection from Tim Holtz for Coats. Don’t you think it’s time to make this charming quilt?! Requires purchase of the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler and former Skinny Robin Companion Booklet).

This 60”x61” quilt features a 40” pocket watch with gears made using Skinny Robin Sunflower blocks, and features the “Dapper” fabric collection from Tim Holtz for Coats. Don’t you think it’s time to make this charming quilt?! Requires purchase of the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler and former Skinny Robin Companion Booklet).

This little 30”x30” beauty was made with the ‘Homeward’ fabric collection designed by Natalie Barnes (Beyond the Reef) for Windham Fabrics. I was honored to be included again in the "My Nine" quilt collaboration with my original quilt being auctioned off for charity. This medallion style quilt features an 18” ‘Round’ Sunflower block surrounded by a colorful band and petals to create this Homeward Bloom. Makes a great wall-hanging or a beautiful medallion to begin a larger project!

This little 30”x30” beauty was made with the ‘Homeward’ fabric collection designed by Natalie Barnes (Beyond the Reef) for Windham Fabrics. I was honored to be included again in the "My Nine" quilt collaboration with my original quilt being auctioned off for charity. This medallion style quilt features an 18” ‘Round’ Sunflower block surrounded by a colorful band and petals to create this Homeward Bloom. Makes a great wall-hanging or a beautiful medallion to begin a larger project!

This pattern requires the purchase of either the Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ AND/OR Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Books/Rulers. If you have the former Skinny Robin AND/OR Fat Robin Companion Booklets, you will be able to create even more mariner's compass blocks). Info from this pattern is contained in the corresponding Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book.

This pattern requires the purchase of either the Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ AND/OR Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Books/Rulers. If you have the former Skinny Robin AND/OR Fat Robin Companion Booklets, you will be able to create even more mariner's compass blocks). Info from this pattern is contained in the corresponding Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book.

"This interstellar quilt features Skinny compass blocks appliquéd onto a two-toned wedge background. Inspired by Elon Musk's endeavor to go to Mars, and what I thought to be the perfect gift for my daughter to give Elon while working at SpaceX."

"This interstellar quilt features Skinny compass blocks appliquéd onto a two-toned wedge background. Inspired by Elon Musk's endeavor to go to Mars, and what I thought to be the perfect gift for my daughter to give Elon while working at SpaceX."

Finally the time has come to make STRIP-PIECED New York Beauty Blocks! Learn how to make these stunning New York Beauty blocks to create your own modern heirloom. With this pattern you will also be able to make New York Beauty blocks in all 16 sizes available with the 32-Point Ruler. Check out the Free Pattern tab on my website for more info.

Finally the time has come to make STRIP-PIECED New York Beauty Blocks! Learn how to make these stunning New York Beauty blocks to create your own modern heirloom. With this pattern you will also be able to make New York Beauty blocks in all 16 sizes available with the 32-Point Ruler. Check out the Free Pattern tab on my website for more info.

This stunning 90”x95” quilt features a layered medallion center including 51”, 26”, and 8” 16- and 32-point Skinny compass blocks. The medallion is surrounded by Hourglass blocks and four Quarter Compass blocks making a beautiful heirloom quality quilt. This quilt also features the Morris & Co. “Merton” fabric line from FreeSpirit, and is for those who have experience using Robin Ruth Design’s ruler system. Requires purchase of the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler and former Skinny Robin Companion Booklet), in addition to the 32-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo.

This stunning 90”x95” quilt features a layered medallion center including 51”, 26”, and 8” 16- and 32-point Skinny compass blocks. The medallion is surrounded by Hourglass blocks and four Quarter Compass blocks making a beautiful heirloom quality quilt. This quilt also features the Morris & Co. “Merton” fabric line from FreeSpirit, and is for those who have experience using Robin Ruth Design’s ruler system. Requires purchase of the Skinny Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler and former Skinny Robin Companion Booklet), in addition to the 32-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo.

Fat Patterns

Choose from a variety of border and block elements to create your own unique medallion quilt. Finished size is approximately 77.5" x 77.5". Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

Choose from a variety of border and block elements to create your own unique medallion quilt. Finished size is approximately 77.5" x 77.5". Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

'Living Large" Sunflower pattern features four 'nesting' Sunflower blocks including 61", 30", 14" and 6" sizes. The two center blocks are highlighted with rick rack for a whimsical feel. This pattern also works well with large scale prints like the second quilt shown. This print quilt is made with just three Sunflower blocks - 61", 30", and 14" making it a super easy quilt to make with big results! Finished quilt measures 86"x93". Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo AND former Fat Robin Companion Booklet).

'Living Large" Sunflower pattern features four 'nesting' Sunflower blocks including 61", 30", 14" and 6" sizes. The two center blocks are highlighted with rick rack for a whimsical feel. This pattern also works well with large scale prints like the second quilt shown. This print quilt is made with just three Sunflower blocks - 61", 30", and 14" making it a super easy quilt to make with big results! Finished quilt measures 86"x93". Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo AND former Fat Robin Companion Booklet).

This beautiful 72" Blossom is composed of four bands of Quarter Compasses and is easily machine appliquéd onto a background. Instructions included for making 16 sizes of Quarter Compass Bands from 12" to 72". Finished quilt measures 80"x80". "Blossom Song" (45"x60") bonus pattern included! Features Amy Butler's "Night Music" collection from FreeSpirit Fabrics. Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

This beautiful 72" Blossom is composed of four bands of Quarter Compasses and is easily machine appliquéd onto a background. Instructions included for making 16 sizes of Quarter Compass Bands from 12" to 72". Finished quilt measures 80"x80". "Blossom Song" (45"x60") bonus pattern included! Features Amy Butler's "Night Music" collection from FreeSpirit Fabrics. Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

This 45”x60” quilt features the 'Night Music' fabric collection by Amy Butler for FreeSpirit fabrics. Paisleys and compass companion blocks pair perfectly to make this jazzy little quilt. Included in this pattern are three other layouts using the same elements - Heart, Tree, and Wreath. Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo AND former Fat Robin Companion Booklet).

This 45”x60” quilt features the 'Night Music' fabric collection by Amy Butler for FreeSpirit fabrics. Paisleys and compass companion blocks pair perfectly to make this jazzy little quilt. Included in this pattern are three other layouts using the same elements - Heart, Tree, and Wreath. Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo AND former Fat Robin Companion Booklet).

This pattern requires the purchase of either the Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ AND/OR Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Books/Rulers. If you have the former Skinny Robin AND/OR Fat Robin Companion Booklets, you will be able to create even more mariner's compass blocks). Info from this pattern is contained in the corresponding Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book.

This pattern requires the purchase of either the Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Skinny Robin 45˚ AND/OR Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Books/Rulers. If you have the former Skinny Robin AND/OR Fat Robin Companion Booklets, you will be able to create even more mariner's compass blocks). Info from this pattern is contained in the corresponding Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book.

This 98”x98” medallion style quilt features the William Morris ‘Montagu’ fabric collection from FreeSpirit. A rich tapestry is created with whole, half, and quarter Fat Robin compass blocks, and features a triangle detail around the middle medallion and an outer ‘vine’ tying the four outer compasses together. Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

This 98”x98” medallion style quilt features the William Morris ‘Montagu’ fabric collection from FreeSpirit. A rich tapestry is created with whole, half, and quarter Fat Robin compass blocks, and features a triangle detail around the middle medallion and an outer ‘vine’ tying the four outer compasses together. Must have purchased the Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚Mariner's Compass Book and Ruler combo).

Finally the time has come to make STRIP-PIECED New York Beauty Blocks! Learn how to make these stunning New York Beauty blocks to create your own serpentine quilt. With this pattern you will also be able to make New York Beauty blocks in all 16 sizes available with the 32-Point Ruler. Check out the Free Pattern tab on my website for more info.

Features 14" and 18" New York Beauty blocks. Finished quilt size measures approximately 75"x75". Requires purchase of Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler), in addition to the 32-Point Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler.

Finally the time has come to make STRIP-PIECED New York Beauty Blocks! Learn how to make these stunning New York Beauty blocks to create your own serpentine quilt. With this pattern you will also be able to make New York Beauty blocks in all 16 sizes available with the 32-Point Ruler. Check out the Free Pattern tab on my website for more info.

Features 14" and 18" New York Beauty blocks. Finished quilt size measures approximately 75"x75". Requires purchase of Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler), in addition to the 32-Point Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler.

I was so honored to be included in Natalie Barnes (Beyond the Reef) "My Nine" quilt collaboration using her "Makers Home" fabrics. This stunning medallion quilt features three strip-pieced quilt blocks nested inside each other with quarter compasses adorning the corners. This quilt makes a great wall-hanging or a beautiful medallion to begin a larger project.

I was so honored to be included in Natalie Barnes (Beyond the Reef) "My Nine" quilt collaboration using her "Makers Home" fabrics. This stunning medallion quilt features three strip-pieced quilt blocks nested inside each other with quarter compasses adorning the corners. This quilt makes a great wall-hanging or a beautiful medallion to begin a larger project.

I have always loved vintage Pickle Dish quilts. Using these "Makers Home" fabrics designed by Natalie Barnes (Beyond the Reef) and manufactured by Windham Fabrics, you can make this traditional pattern a modern heirloom.

I have always loved vintage Pickle Dish quilts. Using these "Makers Home" fabrics designed by Natalie Barnes (Beyond the Reef) and manufactured by Windham Fabrics, you can make this traditional pattern a modern heirloom.

This 72”x72” quilt is a finalist in the “I Am an Artisan” competition using Kaffe Fassett’s “Artisan” collection from FreeSpirit fabrics and features a layered medallion center including 36”, 22”, and 8” 16- and 32-point Fat compass blocks. The medallion is surrounded by a serpentine border made out of 32-point compass parts. This quilt is for those who have experience using Robin Ruth Design’s ruler system. Requires purchase of Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler and former Fat Robin Companion Booklet), in addition to the 32-Point Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler.

This 72”x72” quilt is a finalist in the “I Am an Artisan” competition using Kaffe Fassett’s “Artisan” collection from FreeSpirit fabrics and features a layered medallion center including 36”, 22”, and 8” 16- and 32-point Fat compass blocks. The medallion is surrounded by a serpentine border made out of 32-point compass parts. This quilt is for those who have experience using Robin Ruth Design’s ruler system. Requires purchase of Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo (or the former Fat Robin 60˚ Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler and former Fat Robin Companion Booklet), in addition to the 32-Point Mariner's Compass Book/Ruler.

I was so happy when Scott Hansen, of Blue Nickel Studios, asked me to design something with his first ever fabric collection called Tie One On by Banyan Batiks. This colorful cocktail medallion quilt features four strip-pieced quilt blocks sewn on top of each other, a couple of partial compass blocks around the perimeter, and tons of colorful leaves!

I was so happy when Scott Hansen, of Blue Nickel Studios, asked me to design something with his first ever fabric collection called Tie One On by Banyan Batiks. This colorful cocktail medallion quilt features four strip-pieced quilt blocks sewn on top of each other, a couple of partial compass blocks around the perimeter, and tons of colorful leaves!